Isbn: 9781333444389 - english table glass (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a groundbreaking study of 18th Century English Drinking Glasses, an exquisite and unpretentious type of glassware made from clear and brilliant metal. The humble beginnings of the English glass industry gives way to a comprehensive study of the different types of glass produced in the 18th Century, with a detailed chronology of their stylistic evolution. The author meticulously observes minute details of stems, bowls, and feet and draws connections with the changing social milieu of the day, painting a picture of Georgian society through the lens of its glassware. This wide-ranging study sheds new light on the artistry and craftsmanship of the 18th century English glass industry, a testament to the author's profound understanding of his subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…